Cheap Homes for Rent in Chestnut Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (135 Rentals)

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property at 2904 Sweeney Ln

$750 - $850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2904 Sweeney Ln

AustinTX78723

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property at 2714 Nueces St

$899 - $1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

2714 Nueces St

AustinTX78705
property at 2802 Nueces St

$990 - $1,900

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2802 Nueces St

AustinTX78705

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property at 3506 Speedway

$995 - $3,000

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3506 Speedway

AustinTX78705
property at 2401 Manor Rd

$950 - $1,350

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2401 Manor Rd

AustinTX78722
property at 2800 Cole St

$825 - $1,050

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2800 Cole St

AustinTX78705
property at 304 E 33rd St

$995 - $1,195

1 Bedroom Rentals

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304 E 33rd St

AustinTX78705

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property at 3206 King St

$1,145 - $1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3206 King St

AustinTX78705
property at 204 E 30th St

$916 - $1,900

1 Bedroom Rentals

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204 E 30th St

AustinTX78705

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property at 3400 Speedway

$1,000 - $1,295

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3400 Speedway

AustinTX78705
property at 501 W 26th

$1,250 - $3,000

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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501 W 26th

AustinTX78705
property at 4302 Scottsdale Rd

$1,275

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

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$1,275
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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4302 Scottsdale Rd

AustinTX78721

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Chestnut, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chestnut Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chestnut area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at The Rebekah Senior Apartments priced from $702. Volume 1 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Chestnut apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rebekah Senior ApartmentsT1- 30%Studio,1BA$702
Volume 1Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$749
Volume 2Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$749
Casa MarfilStudioStudio,1BA$775
Volume 5Vol 5 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$781
The Studio at ThinkEastStudio/One BathStudio,1BA$799
Miller Square & Spanish TrailsE1 - Designer - Miller SquareStudio,1BA$799
La CasitaREMODELED 2x12BR,1BA$799
Pathways at Rosewood CourtsA91BR,1BA$803
Volume 4Vol 4 - StudioStudio,1BA$824

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut, TX

As of March 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chestnut area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Austin Rio in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,309. The second greatest value Chestnut apartment is the 4 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Model at Yugo Austin Nueces starting at $1,229 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chestnut apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yugo Austin Rio4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus4BR,4BA$0.90
Yugo Austin Nueces4 Bed, 2 Bath Classic4BR,2BA$0.91
Union on San AntonioD1 - Trinity4BR,4BA$1.16
Villas on GuadalupeB6 Loft3BR,2BA$0.71
Venue on GuadalupeB32BR,2BA$1.23
M StationB22BR,2BA$1.20
Point NorthB12BR,2BA$1.18
La Casita2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
The Jordan at MuellerOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.45
The Parker at Hyde Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

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Chestnut, Austin, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut

What type of rentals are currently available in Chestnut?

There are currently 560 Apartments for Rent in Chestnut, TX with pricing that ranges from $659 to $26,859. There are also 493 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chestnut ranging from $600 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chestnut?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chestnut ranges from $600 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,738.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chestnut?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chestnut range from $830 to $26,363, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $980 to $9,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $880.

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